BravoFly is good search engine for great prices; mostly on inter-European travel

Easy Jet is a low cost airline in Europe; comfortable and very inexpensive if you buy in advance

Cheapo Air offers the same flight on the major carriers but for less money

Star Alliance offers a really good and relatively inexpensive around the world fare. It’s a secret they don’ like to advertise.

AVOID RYAN AIR – The price seems low at first but after you pay all the additional costs (including costs to check in) the price is more expensive than other airlines. Bad service, bad customer support. The worst airline we have ever experienced.

AirOne – has taken over all Alitalia flights. This is a very good low cost airline

Germanwings – Very affordable airline to all European countriesSeat Guru – type in your airline and flight number and they will tell you the flight configuration. Great site for choosing your seats

Car Rental

Tiger Car Rental offers very good car rental rates in Europe using major carriers like get a new car Budget and Avis. Pay in advance.

AutoEurope – They are easy to work with and they offer a best price guarantee. If you book early you’ll get a better price.

Argus Car hire – auto rentals will give ou good prices on car rental in most places around the world.

Renault eurodrive – Lease from them if you plan to a car for more than 17days. You inclusive of all insurance, etc.

Peugeot lease option – This is the same concept as Renault. Both lease options are offered in France although yoou can pick up and drop off in other countries for an additional fee. See their websites for all costs.

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